Shuster to announce fifth run for office

U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, is expected to announce Monday that he will run for a fifth term in office.

The congressman has scheduled events in Altoona and Chambersburg to announce his bid for re-election. He is also planning to participate in a conference call with reporters Monday morning.

Shuster said he is looking forward to a spirited campaign in which he will be able to articulate a “pro-growth, pro-family message of lower taxes, a strong national defense and sustained economic growth to the voters of the 9th Congressional District.”

The district is composed of 15 counties, including all of Bedford County and portions of Somerset and Cambria counties.